Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:49
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Worked for a marketing agency
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
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And, I had not made it.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
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It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
And entered the park.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…